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Who developed the theory of relativity and created the famous equation E=mc squared. He also changed our understanding of space, time, and gravity.

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Albert Einstein

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He formulated the Laws of Motion and Universal Gravitation, and layed the foundation for classical mechanics.

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Issac Newton

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She researched radioactivity, discovering radium and polonium, and conducting early work on radiation therapy.

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Marie Curie

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Who pioneered the use of the telescope for astronomical observations, discovering the phases of Venus and the moons of Jupiter.

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Galileo Galilei

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Invented the practical incandescent light bulb and significantly contributed to the development of electricity.

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Thomas Edison

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Developed the alternating current (AC) electricity system, known for his contributions to electrical engineering.

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Nikola Tesla

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Invented the telefone

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Alexander Graham Bell

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Developed the theory of evolution by natural selection, explaining the diversity of life on Earth.

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Charles Darwin

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Discovered electromagnetic induction, laying the groundwork for the development of electric motors and generators.

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Michael Faraday

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Developed the Bohr model of the atom, contributing significantly to our understanding of atomic structure

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Niels Bohr

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Considered the “father of nuclear physics,” discovering the atomic nucleus and the proton.

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Ernest Rutherford

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Introduced the concept of quanta in quantum theory, explaining the behavior of energy at the atomic level.

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Max Planck

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Developed the process of pasteurization, crucial for food safety, and made important contributions to microbiology.

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Louis Pasteur

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Her work as an x ray crystallographer was essential to our understanding of DNA,RNA, viruses, coal, and graphite

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Rosalind Franklin

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Who invented the analytical engine, the first mechanical computer?

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Charles Babbage

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Who invented the telephone?

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Alexander Graham Bell

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Who invented the petrol-powered automobile?

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Karl Benz

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Who invented the world wide web?

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Tim Berners-Lee

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Who invented the Bunsen Burner?

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Robert Bunsen

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Who invented nylon and neoprene?

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Wallace Carothers

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Who invented the revolver pistol?

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Samual Colt

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Who invented the underwater aqualung?

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Jacques Cousteau

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Who theorized concepts for helicopters, parachutes, and tanks?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Who invented the diesel engine?

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Rudolf Diesel

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Who invented the roll of camera film?
George Eastman
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Who invented the ENIOA, the first programmable digital computer?
J. Presper Eckert
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Who invented the phonograph, practical incandescent light bulb, fluoroscope, motion picture camera, and many others?
Thomas Edison
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Who invented the computer mouse?
Douglass Engelbart
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Who invented the electric motor and transformer?
Micheal Faraday
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Who designed the first nuclear reactor, Chicago-Pile-1?
Enrico Fermi
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Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Flemming
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Who invented the bifocal glasses, lighting rod, and glass harmonica?
Benjamin Franklin
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Who designed the geodesic dome?
Buckminister Fuller
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Who invented the Post-it note?
Arthur Fry
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Who invented the first practical steamboat and submarine?
Robert Fuller
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Who invented the machine gun?
Richard Gatling
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Who invented the double-edge safety razor and blade?
King Gillette
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Who invented the Geiger Counter
Hans Geiger
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Who invented the modern liquid fuel rocket?
Robert Goddard
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Who designed the cabinet bed and was the first African-American woman to receive a patent
Sarah Goode
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Who vulcanized rubber?
Charles Goodyear
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Who designed the Barbie doll?
Ruth Handler
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Who invented the pendulum clock?
Christiaan Huygens
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Who invented the 3d printer?
Chuck Hull
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Who invented the helium-neon laser?
Ali Javan
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Who invented the kevlar?
Stephanie Kwolek
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Who invented the Apple Macintosh computer and was the concept designer of the iPad, iPhone, and iPod?
Steve Jobs
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Who invented the PlayStation?
Ken Kutaragi
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Who invented the cyclotron particle accelerator?
Ernest O. Lawrence
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Who invented the first laser.
Ted Maiman
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Who invented the wireless telegraph and radio?
Guglielmo Marconi
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Who were the brothers who invented the hot air balloon?
Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Etienne Mongolfier
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Who invented velcro?
George de Mestral
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Who developed the SpaceX program, concept designer for hyper loop?
Elon Musk
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Who invented the reflecting telescope?
Isaac Newton
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Who invented dynamite?
Alfred Nobel
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Who invented the assembly line?
Ransom Olds
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Who invented the primary safety system for elevators?
Elisha Otis
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Who designed the Google search engine?
Larry Page and Sergey Brin
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Who designed the Pullman sleep car?
George Pullman
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Who invented the electric guitar?
Adolph Rickenbacker
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Who invented the electron microscope?
Ernest Ruska
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Who developed the oral polio vaccine?
Albert Sabin
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Who developed the first successful polio vaccine?
Jonas Salk
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Who invented the helicopter?
Igor Sikorsky
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Who invented the sewing machine?
Isaac Singer
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Who invented the Tesla coil, induction motor, wireless transmission of energy, and developer of AC current?
Nikola Tesla
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Who invented the computer email?
Ray Tomlinson
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Who invented the barometer?
Evangelista Torricelli
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Who invented the Turing machine and developer of the Turing test for artificial intelligence?
Alan Turing
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Who invented the voltaic cell battery?
Alessandro Volta
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Who invented the practical steam engine?
James Watt
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Who invented the artificial mechanical heart?
Paul Winchell
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Who invented the zeppelin aircraft?
Ferdinand von Zeppelin

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